Canada Invites More PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
(IRCC) has issued new invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent
residency through the Express Entry system. The latest round focused on
candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream.
On May 12, 2025, a total of 511 candidates
received ITAs. To be considered in this draw, candidates were required to:
- Have
a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 706
- Submit
their Express Entry profile before 10:35 p.m. UTC on March 4, 2025
This marks the third Express Entry draw in May and
highlights IRCC’s continued focus on category-based and PNP-specific draws
in 2025.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
Below is a summary of Express Entry draws held so far in
2025, including draw type, number of invitations, and CRS cut-off scores:
|
Date |
Draw Type |
ITAs Issued |
CRS Score |
|
May 12 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
511 |
706 |
|
May 2 |
Healthcare and Social Services |
500 |
510 |
|
May 1 |
Education |
1,000 |
479 |
|
April 28 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
421 |
727 |
|
April 14 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
825 |
764 |
|
March 21 |
French Language Proficiency |
7,500 |
379 |
|
March 17 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
536 |
736 |
|
March 6 |
French Language Proficiency |
4,500 |
410 |
|
March 3 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
725 |
667 |
|
February 19 |
French Language Proficiency |
6,500 |
428 |
|
February 17 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
646 |
750 |
|
February 5 |
Canadian Experience Class |
4,000 |
521 |
|
February 4 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
455 |
802 |
|
January 23 |
Canadian Experience Class |
4,000 |
527 |
|
January 8 |
Canadian Experience Class |
1,350 |
542 |
|
January 7 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
471 |
793 |
As of this most recent draw, 33,940 ITAs have been issued through
Express Entry in 2025.
Breakdown of Draw Types in 2025
IRCC continues to focus on category-based draws targeting
high-priority candidates. Here’s how the draws have been distributed so far
this year:
|
Draw Category |
Number of Draws |
|
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
8 |
|
French Language Proficiency |
3 |
|
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) |
3 |
|
Education |
1 |
|
Healthcare and Social Services |
1 |
Who Applies to Express Entry?
Every year, skilled workers from over 100 countries
submit their profiles through Express Entry. Canada does not select
candidates based on nationality. Instead, the country evaluates applicants
using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which is based on:
- Age
- Education
- Official
language proficiency
- Work
experience
- Additional
human capital factors
This system helps Canada attract skilled individuals who
are most likely to succeed in the Canadian job market.
Final Thoughts
With its latest PNP-focused draw, Canada continues to
prioritize candidates with strong ties to provinces and territories. If you are
part of a PNP or planning to apply through Express Entry, it is essential to
monitor CRS scores and draw trends throughout 2025.
